This is a 49% increase from the $12.6 billion recorded in 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has been seeking better ties with US President Donald Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Mr Netanyahu vowed to block the establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

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All US regions saw population growth slow in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

NEW YORK, Jan 27 - U.S. intelligence reports have raised doubts about whether interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez ...

Democrats have long been calling for tougher controls over immigration agent operations and practices. Read more at ...

Singapore's bus arrival time system is expected to be fully restored by early next week, with 85% recovery by Jan 28, says ...

Trump’s comments added fuel to what was already the dollar’s deepest drop since his tariff rollout in April 2025. Read more ...

Reductions in 2026 will come from attrition and driver buyouts, said UPS. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Trump attempted damage control after the killing by immigration agents of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti. Read more at ...

A Reuters review into six different violent encounters involving US immigration officials. Read more at straitstimes.com.